Manitou MSI 50 - Tow the Lift Truck; Unlocking of High Pressure Valves; Towing the Lift Truck

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H3 - TOW THE LIFT TRUCK
To start up the lift truck, never try to push or pull it.
Such a manoeuvre would cause serious damage to the hydrostatic trans-
mission.
UNLOCKING OF HIGH PRESSURE VALVES.
ACCESS TO HIGH PRESSURE VALVES.
- The upper HP valve 1 (Fig.3/1) is accessible after the lifting of the cab.(See
chapter : INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS in paragraph : 2 -
DESCRIPTION).
- The lower HP valve 2 (Fig.3/1) is accessible after removal of the protection
housing under the frame.
UNLOCKING OF HIGH PRESSURE VALVES.
- Check the X dimension (Fig.H3/2) on the two HP valves.
- Unlock the counter-nut 3 (Fig.H3/2)
- Tighten the screw 4 (Fig.H3/2) until flusching the counter-nut 3 (Fig.H3/2)
- After towing proceed in reverse order to reposition the HP valves to the X
position.
TOWING THE LIFT TRUCK
The towing of the truck must be done to a slow speed (inferior to 5 km/h)
and on the shortest distance (inferior to 100 meters).
- Put the forward/ reverser lever in neutral.
- Untighten the hand brake.
- Turn up the warning lights (OPTION).
- The steering and braking booster lacking, act slowly and with strength on
the levers. Avoid sudden movements and jerks.
H3/1
H3/2
1
2
X
4
3